Ella’s POV
The sound of his laughter filled the room, it was low and sharp to my ears. My entire body went cold as the realization sank in. It really was him, the same man from the auction months ago, the one whose face I prayed never to see again. He was standing only a few feet away, smiling like he was enjoying every second of my fear.
I stared at him, unable to believe this was real. My throat went dry. “How. . . how are you here?” I asked, my voice breaking down.
He tilted his head slightly, still smiling. “You didn’t think you could destroy what I built and walk around freely, did you?” His tone was relaxed, but his eyes were full of hatred. “You came into my territory, took my girls, and ruined my business. Your husband and his men killed my clients. I should hope that you believ
